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Maternity & Baby Guide p10

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Volume 25 • Issue 6 June 2019

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Dad Devotion Area dads talk about their parenting roles

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Dads Rock!

How supportive dads and father figures positively influence a child's development

by Christa Melnyk Hines

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Family-Friendly and Al Fresco Where to dine outdoors as a family this summer

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Light up the dark for an outdoor adventure Summer is heading our way and Starlux Games has a great line of games to get kids to unplug and start playing outdoors. Both the Starlight Swimming Game (valued at $49.90) and Capture the Flag Redux Game (valued at $59.90) match classic games with added elements of strategy and teamwork to get everyone going and glowing with glow-in-the-dark accessories.

Capture the Flag Redux transforms any birthday, sleepover or group gathering into an action-packed experience with 12 different game modes, allowing from 4 to 20 players in on the glow-action. The Starlight Swimming Game comes with 10 different game options for up to 12 players. —LE

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Michigan sees second highest drop in the U.S. in number of babies born each year

A recent report by Bridge Magazine leaves us asking where have all the Michigan babies gone?

Since 2000, the number of babies born in Michigan has plummeted by 18 percent, the second-biggest drop in the nation (after Illinois) and triple the decline in the entire U.S., according to Bridge Magazine’s analysis of census data. Washtenaw County saw a decrease of almost 7 percent in the three year birth averages between 2007-2009 and 2015-2017. Decreasing birth rates can have significant social and economic effects such as economic stagnation and school closings. Bridge Magazine reported that questions arising from this demographic reality include providing incentives to families, consolidating school districts and considering the need for 15 publicly-funded state universities in Michigan, among others.

For more information or to read the full report visit bridgemi.com.

Michigan’s first sensory inclusive zoo Individuals with autism, dementia, PTSD and other similar conditions often experience challenges with sensory regulation. The zoo can be overwhelming for some due to crowds, noises from both human visitors and animal residents and more. Potter Park Zoo, in Lansing, recognizing this, has taken steps to become certified as a sensory inclusive environment by KultureCity.

Zoo staff are now prepared to assist visitors with sensory sensitivities and ensure they have a comfortable and accommodating experience, as well as providing sensory bags, free of charge, that are equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads, available to all Zoo guests who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. These visitors will also be able to use the designated quiet room for a quieter and more secure environment. There are currently three other certified locations in Michigan: Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and the Fox Theater.

For more information on Potter Park Zoo visit potterparkzoo.org.

Telling It reaches school-age locals facing adversity

Unfortunately there are many children in Washtenaw County facing various forms of adversity such as home and food insecurity, bullying, violence and/ or poverty in their day to day lives. Telling It is an after-school program which uses a combination of social work, education and art to reach these children and offer them opportunities to participate in engaging activities and self-expression.

Telling It participants are introduced to a variety of artforms which offer multiple platforms for personal expression including music, spoken word poetry, visual art and more. Program founder Deb Gordon-Gurfinkel has thirty years of experience working with at-risk children and youth. “One of the primary principles of the program is that we’re never helping or serving as role models for the youth. We’re in partnership, always collaborating. The experts in the room are the children and the youth that we’re serving and our community partners,” according to GordonGurfinkel.

For more information regarding Telling It or how you can offer support, please visit lsa.umich.edu/tellingit.

New program helps participants live a happier and healthier life Teens workout free all summer at Planet Fitness

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recently released new physical activity guidelines, which revealed that 80 percent of Americans do not currently meet the recommended amount of physical activity. The guidelines also challenge youth (ages 6-17) to pursue a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day. Planet Fitness is inviting high school teenagers ages 15-18 to work out for free at any of its more than 1,700 Planet Fitness locations through September 1 as part of the nationwide Teen Summer Challenge initiative. Free fitness classes specifically for teenagers will also be available Monday through Friday via certified fitness trainers. Planet Fitness operates two locations in Washtenaw County: 2350 West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, and 2748 Washtenaw Avenue in Ypsilanti.

For more information on the Teen Summer Challenge, including how to sign up for the free membership at any Planet Fitness location, visit PlanetFitness.com/TeenSummerChallenge. Teens under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at sign-up.

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Mental health is a struggle for many and to support those struggling with anxiety and depression a revolutionary new mental wellness program is designed to help people live the life they want. Developed by the Associate Director of the University of Michigan’s Depression Center, Patricia Deldin, PhD, Mood Lifters is a science-based mental wellness program that gives participants new strategies to make positive changes and develop healthy habits with a comprehensive approach in five domains known to impact wellness: body, thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationships.

Mood LiftersSM is appropriate for adults aged 18 and over who are willing to work to make positive changes in their lives. Each week, participants meet in a small group with a peer-leader, and together the group explores strategies to reach personal goals for behavior change to improve disposition. The Ann Arbor YMCA is one of the very few Ys across the nation to define healthy living with the inclusion of mental health. Visit their website to enroll in an upcoming session.

To find out more about the Mood Lifters program, visit mood-lifters.com.

zoey + joey Hair Studio closes east, moves west

In mid-May zoey + joey East at 3260 Washtenaw closed and relocated stylists to their west location on West Stadium Boulevard.

The closure is expected to lead to more available appointment times at their west location, a full time desk staff member to book appointments, easy parking in a convenient spot close to Goldfish Swim School and The Little Seedling. -LE Monday-Tuesday, 9:30am-7pm. Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm. Sunday, 10am-6pm. zoey + joey West, 2139 West Stadium Blvd. 734-368-9170. zoeyjoeystudio.com

Delicious DJ’s opens on Packard

This well stocked neighborhood bakery offers muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, pretzel rolls, donuts, apple fritters and more. DJ’s Bakery also features plenty of casual dining seating, both at tables and along the window counter. Eschewing social media or web presence, this bakery brings us back to community word of mouth.

Monday-Saturday, 5am-7pm. Sundays, 7am-2pm. DJ’s Bakery, 3031 Packard St. 734-369-2068

Nick’s Big Cheese Grill opens in Ypsilanti

Loomi Cafe, an appetizing and affordable addition to Kerrytown Market & Shops

Calling all cheese lovers! The cheese centric menu (find it on Facebook) at the new Nick’s Big Cheese Grill will delight you in a myriad of ways with classic grilled cheese, potato wedges, soups, salads and Guernsey ice cream.

Stop into the first floor of Kerrytown Market and Shops to sample the latest lunch counter style restaurant, Loomi Cafe, serving “New American Ethnic Cuisine.” After opening in late April, the restaurant earned reviews with terms like “flavorful,” “fresh” and “must try” on social media. -HM

Open daily 11:30am-7:30pm. Nick’s Big Cheese Grill, 2072 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-961-8238. facebook.com/NBCGrill/

Monday-Thursday, 11am-7pm. Friday-Sunday, 11am-7pm. Loomi Cafe, 407 N. Fifth Ave. 734-929-2945. facebook.com/loomi.a2

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice offers authentic bubble tea and more

Drawing long opening lines, CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is a global bubble tea brand from Taiwan with thousands of stores worldwide offering a variety of bubble teas, fresh fruit teas, milk and chocolate teas.

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Ed’s Bread retires after 31 years The local family run, Ed’s Bread, serving up healthy and hearty baked goods, closed in April. Their absence will be noticed at local farmers markets and grocery stores, as well as their downtown Saline store. After a three decade plus contribution to the community retirement is a time to celebrate and savor.

For more information, visit facebook.com/edsbreadsaline

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Naked Burrito serves sustainable, fast, healthy food

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Opened on Cinco de Mayo in east Ann Arbor, Naked Burrito serves lunch, dinner and drinks in a mexican fusion style that is “unique, healthy and quality food super fast while also keeping sustainable practices”. In line with that ethos the restaurant is run on an “Eat Zero Waste” model, using compostable serving plates while reducing

Open daily 11am-9pm. Naked Burrito, 2871 Carpenter Rd. Find them on Facebook or naked-burrito.com

Infinity Salon & Gents Parlour spruces up Saline

Infinity Salon & Gents Palour celebrated their grand opening in May. Located in downtown Saline, the operators of the full service salon have over 20 years of experience specializing in everything hair (cuts, styles, colors, extensions, and more). Plus the salon offers waxing, lash extensions and facials.

Silver Crane Tae Kwon Do opened in Chelsea

Located in the Washington Street Education Center, Silver Crane Tae Kwon Do offers classes for all ages in the traditional art of Tae Kwon Do. The owner and instructor, Camille Bauer, with 15 years of teaching experience, is a certified 4th degree black belt. The studio also offers Chris Fit, grappling/self defense specific classes and after school programs to build community and safety, with a “mission to create confidence in students, both adults and children.”

Silver Crane Tae Kwon Do, 500 Washington St. Room 401, Chelsea. 517-499-8987. silvercranetkd.com

CoreLife Eatery in Maple Village CoreLife Eatery offers another fast, casual and healthy restaurant choice for Washtenaw County. In accordance with you are what you eat, CoreLife makes “everything from scratch with real, whole foods, and ingredients that are free from GMOs, trans fats, artificial colors, sweeteners, and other additives”. Their menu, packed with green salad bowls, broth bowls and grain bowls, is not only kid-friendly (they have a Kid’s Power Menu), it’s also great for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 diets.

CoreLife Eatery, 205 N Maple Rd. 734-412-4101. corelifeeatery.com

Wednesday-Thursday, 9am-7pm. Friday, 9am-5pm. Saturday, 9am-4pm. Infinity Salon & Gents Parlour, 813 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. 309-350-6155. infinitysalonsaline.com

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advice for parents with children 10-16

Where Did All The Teen Workers Go?

Why my son won’t get a summer job

By Katy M. Clark

When I tell you my teen won’t get a job this summer, I know what you’re going to say.

He’s lazy. Or I spoil him.

Teens today are so entitled, you likely think.

But the truth of why my teen won’t get a job this summer is much more complicated. I can tell you my son, soon to turn 15, is eager to work. He wants to earn money towards a car or save up for a better phone. I certainly don’t want him to spend the next few months sleeping in until noon only to rise and play Fortnite, or other video games, all day.

But for a myriad of reasons my teen won’t get a part-time job this summer.

Much like the majority of teens today.

As of 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 34.1 percent of 16- to 19-year-olds had a summer job, way down from the peak of 57.9 percent in 1979. Where did all the teen workers go? And why exactly won’t my son get a summer job?

Legal restrictions First, his age is an issue. As an almost 15-year-old he is limited in the number of hours he can work, a protective measure of the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as the youth labor laws in our state.

Some states allow kids as young as 14 to get a job, but they cannot work past 7 pm on a school night, 9 pm during the summer. However, teens ages 16 and up have much more flexibility with the hours they can work. So when my son asked if the grocery store, superstore, and fast food restaurants in town were hiring, they were — but only teens ages 16 and up.

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Transportation logistics There is also the issue of transportation. My son is too young to drive. So if he found a part-time job at a restaurant or store, it would need to be close enough, and safe enough, that he could walk, bike, or ride his scooter there. His dad and I work in the next town and can’t drive him.

The team But the biggest impediment to getting a summer job might be his participation in high school sports. Indeed, high school sports have become year-round commitments. This is true for my son’s chosen sport, ice hockey. This summer there are team strength and conditioning workouts in the gym three days a week, games on Monday nights in a summer league in a neighboring town, and at least one on-ice practice on another night of the week.

In all, there are five different team activities at various times across three days of the week. No wonder that, together with his age and limited transportation, my son will not be hired by any employer this summer.

But lest you think he’ll alternate between playing ice hockey and Fortnite the next few months, he has joined forces with a neighborhood pal to offer lawn care. This will allow him to work around his hockey schedule and also solves the age and transportation issues.

So if you are looking for a couple strong, cheap teens to mow your grass or prune your trees, give them a call. If you’re in walking distance, of course.

And maybe he’ll attain that traditional summer job next year, when he’s 16.

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Guide

For all moms, new and seasoned, the early days of pregnancy and hours after labor can bring a myriad of experiences.

Our guide gives you an idea of what to expect in your first hours after delivery and, for those newly pregnant, we’ve got your covered with some tricks to stave off morning sickness.

Delivered...Now What?

What to expect the first 24 hours postpartum

by Christa Melnyk Hines

If you're on the homestretch of your pregnancy, you're probably anxiously awaiting the moment when you finally get to hold your newborn in your arms.

But what should you expect in the whirlwind of minutes and hours following the much-anticipated arrival of your baby?

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The first five minutes During the first minute of life, healthcare providers will conduct an Apgar exam to evaluate your baby's heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, cry, reflexes and skin color. The screening will be repeated at five minutes after birth.

"The Apgar system helps us know if a baby is adapting to this huge transition from in-utero to life on the outside," says ob/gyn Erin McNulty, MD. . A normal Apgar score ranges between 7 and 10. A score of 4 to 6 may mean that the baby requires oxygen and additional monitoring. Scores 3 and below demand emergency medical intervention.

Soon after delivery, babies receive Erythromycin eye ointment to prevent rare, but serious eye infections that can be passed from mom to baby during delivery. Newborns also receive Vitamin K, a vitamin that helps with blood clotting. Because they don't produce enough of the vitamin on their own just yet, lack of the supplement puts infants at risk for anemia, excessive jaundice, or damage to internal organs, including the brain.

Meanwhile, if you've had a vaginal delivery, your ob/gyn team will oversee the delivery of the placenta and repair any tears to the perineum. Many hospitals also try to ensure mom and baby get skin-to-skin bonding time in the immediately post delivery, even if only for a few minutes in the operating room following a c-section.

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The first hour If you require a c-section, you'll spend the first hour postpartum in the operating room where the OB team will suture the uterus and the abdominal skin before transferring you to the recovery room.

Your baby will be most alert during the hour following delivery. You may be pleasantly surprised at how your newborn turns toward your voice and instinctively reaches to nurse.

"If you place a baby skin-to-skin on mom's belly or chest, even right after delivery, the baby can usually get itself up to the breast to nurse," says Lisa Cavin-Wainscott, APRN, clinical nurse specialist.

The first feeding will stimulate breast milk production and help the uterus contract, which can prevent excessive bleeding. Don't expect you or your baby to get the hang of breastfeeding right away.

"Be patient. It takes time-potentially four to six weeks-for mom and baby to get comfortable," Cavin-Wainscott says.

Your breast milk won't come in for another 48 to 72 hours, but don't worry. The colostrum that your breasts produce is usually enough for your newborn. After the first feeding, you and your baby will be tired and ready to sleep. Newborns typically sleep anywhere from 16 to 20 hours per day and may be need to be woken up for a feeding.

"Many new moms are surprised at just how often a newborn needs to eat," Dr. McNulty says. "Their stomachs are the size of a pea so they are full quickly, but need to eat quickly too." Baby will also pass her first stool called meconium, which will be sticky and dark green or black in color.

First four to 12 hours. These days, most hospitals keep babies with their mothers rather than moving them to a nursery.

The time together promotes mother-baby bonding, relaxation and healing. You'll begin to learn your baby's cries and recognize feeding cues like hand sucking.

While some hospitals will bathe the baby soon after delivery, others wait until four to 12 hours after birth. "The baby has a special coating on their skin that actually acts as a moisturizer so we don't want to give the bath too soon," says Dawn Cox, MSN, RNC-OB. A bath immediately postpartum can also stress a newborn because they get cold easily, Cox adds.

You may also notice your baby sneezing, but that doesn't mean she's sick.

"Baby may be 'spitty' for several hours after birth as they get rid of blood and other fluids that may have been swallowed during the delivery process," Cavin-Wainscott says. You may experience physical pain from the delivery and mixed emotions.

"During the first day following delivery, the hormones your body made during pregnancy start to come crashing down and mood swings and changes are the norm," Dr. McNulty says.

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Up to 24 hours Your pediatrician or family care physician will conduct a complete physical assessment of your newborn, including blood type, bilirubin level, screening for rare genetic disorders, and a hearing screen.

Labor and delivery nurses, lactation consultants and other healthcare providers, will continue to provide you with support. A financial counselor, social worker and WIC nutrition consultant may also visit to provide resources that you might need before heading home. Of course, friends and family will be anxious to drop in too.

"I hear many new parents who wish they had slowed down and enjoyed more bonding time with their baby, rather than allowing family members and friends to visit right away," Dr. McNulty says. If you'd prefer to wait to see visitors, ask them to visit after the first 24 hours or ask your nurses to advocate for you. "We are glad to step in and support the patient however we can. We just need to know ahead of time what you would like," Cox says.

Guests should refrain from visiting if they are sick since babies don't have well-developed immune systems and are more susceptible to infection. Be aware that different hospitals have different security measures in place to ensure the privacy and safety of their patients. If possible, advise your friends ahead of time of your hospital's visitor policies.

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Words of Wisdom Be gentle with yourself.

"Listen to your body and your baby. Above all, give yourself some grace — you just welcomed your baby to the world and that is no small feat." ~ Dr. Erin McNulty

Rest.

"You've heard it before, but sleep when the baby sleeps." ~ Lisa Cavin-Wainscott

Lean on your nurses.

"We're available to help. We want to answer questions and provide education that you need before you go home so that you go home feeling somewhat confident." ~ Dawn Cox

All About Babies in Washtenaw County

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From names to numbers, these stats are all about the babies in the Ann Arbor area.

Number of Births in 2018

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor

3945 deliveries Number of Midwives & OBs 14 midwives 44 OBs As of April 2019

Number of sets of Multiples Born in 2018 98 Source: St. Joe’s http://www.stjoesannarbor.org/body_ annarbor.cfm?id=1949&action=detail&ref=6657.

Michigan Medicine -Van Voigtlander Women’s Hospital

By Laura Eliason

Number of Births in 2018

Michigan’s Most popular boy names in 2017

4682 deliveries Number of Midwives & OBs 27 midwives 75 OBs

1.Liam 2.Noah 3.Oliver 4.Lucas 5.Mason

Michigan’s Most popular girl names in 2017

As of May 2019

1.Emma 2.Ava 3.Olivia 4.Charlotte 5. Amelia

Number of sets of Multiples Born in 2018 134 Source: Michigan Medicine

Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

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Parenting resouces from U-M pediatricians and pediatric specialists: www.mottchildren.org/your-child

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How to Combat Morning Sickness

Lemonade, ginger, and a few more clever ideas to get you feeling better

By Cheryl Maguire

Are you feeling nausea during your pregnancy? If so, I feel your pain. It has been over ten years since I was pregnant, but I still remember that awful queasy feeling. During my first pregnancy with twins, I experienced morning sickness all day. In fact, I felt the sickest at night time. During my second pregnancy with a single baby, I thought I would feel better especially since I knew what to expect and I was only having one baby. But it was worse, much worse. Chasing after toddler twins only left me feeling more nausea. During both pregnancies I had morning sickness until I reached my sixth month.

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According to biologist Margie Profet, morning sickness is an evolutionary adaptation, which defends a fetus from natural contaminants. Studies showed that women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry.

The American Pregnancy Association found that most women experience morning sickness from the 6th week to the 12th week. More than 50% of pregnant women have some form of nausea due to the increase in the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).

Nothing I did cured my morning sickness but these remedies helped me to feel better, even if only for a short while. Before you try any of these methods you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Eat When You First Wake Up. I always had a box of crackers on my nightstand. Before I got out of bed I would eat a few crackers. An empty stomach can increase nausea due to stomach acid, so eating even a few crackers will help decrease the feeling.

It also helps throughout the day to eat small snacks to make sure your stomach is never empty.

Lemonade. Lemon is an alkaline that reduces irritation in your stomach. Some people also find the smell

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of lemons reduces nausea. I don’t like lemonade but I was willing to try anything and I did notice some relief after drinking it.

Ginger. Ginger is a spice that has a calming effect on your stomach since it promotes the secretion of digestive enzymes that help neutralize stomach acid. It also contains phenols that relax stomach muscles. You can sprinkle it on your food or try drinking Ginger Ale but make sure its states, “made with real ginger” on the bottle. Ginger candy or capsules are also available.

Chewing Gum. For me, chewing gum was the most effective method in helping me to feel better, especially since I could chew gum all day long (whereas I couldn’t drink lemonade all day). Similar to ginger, chewing gum causes you to produce extra saliva which neutralizes stomach acidity.

Peppermint or spearmint gum will aide nausea symptoms since it contains menthol which has an antispasmodic effect, relieving indigestion.

Lie Down. It may be difficult to lie down, especially if you are caring for other children or you are at work but sometimes it is the only way to feel better. I found motion (as simple as walking) could cause my morning sickness to get worse so lying down would help settle my stomach. Deep breathing while lying down can calm both your mind and abdomen.

B6 Vitamin. A study by Dr. Jennifer Niebyl found that taking 25 mg of B-6 three times a day helped women cope with morning sickness. I used this vitamin which helped me to feel better.

When will I feel better? Even if you have morning sickness during your entire pregnancy, once the baby is born it will all be forgotten until someone mentions their morning sickness and you can’t help but feel a little queasy yourself.

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Skip the Summer Learning Slide Washtenaw County museums offer a low cost way to keep children learning this summer

By Laura Eliason

Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or a working parent, it’s likely that summertime gets tough. When kids are home all day, or at least out of the routine of school, they seem to get bored easily, and entertaining children can be expensive.

Summer can also lead to the learning slide observed by teachers and researchers. Research shows that it takes teachers approximately five weeks to get students back into the swing of learning after their summer break.

Museum visits, which are often free, offer a great way to keep kids engaged in learning this summer, keeping their minds active and thereby avoiding the summer slide.

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Streaming access Leslie Mueller is the producer and host of the new 10-part series Museum Access airing on public television station WTVS in Detroit and on Amazon Prime. Each 30-minute episode takes viewers behind-the-scenes at some of the country’s top museums such as Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry offering exciting stories, indepth conversations with experts and fascinating footage.

Museums motivate learning, offering a wealth of knowledge on topics that we may not consider as interesting until we dive in i.e. marine biology, astronomy, history, music Parents can enhance learning by tasking simple projects related to the museum visits.

For younger children, create fun games i.e. "How many colors did you see in that painting?" or "How many planets did we learn about today?"

Take advantage of the museum activity sheets: visit the front desk before your visit and use the sheets as a teaching moment and discussion tools after your visit.

Follow these tips and check out the list of area museums that offer free or low cost entry to keep your children’s minds engaged in learning all summer long.

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Area Museums Offering Free (Or Nearly Free) Admission This Summer University of Michigan Museum of Natural History Biological Sciences Building, 1105 N. University Ave. 734-764-0478 lsa.umich.edu/ummnh Sun-Wed & Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm.

Thurs, 9am-8pm.

Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

Michigan Firehouse Museum 110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti 734-547-0663 Michiganfirehousemuseum.org Thurs-Sun, 12-4pm $5/adult. $3/children ages 5-12.

Free admission for children 4 and under.

The Museum on Main Street 500 N. Main St. 734-662-9092 washtenawhistory.org Sat and Sun, 12-4pm Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry 1011 N. University - G565 734-763-0767 dent.umich.edu/about-school/sindecuse-museum /sindecuse-museum-dentistry Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Free admission.

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum 100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti 734-482-5200 ypsiautoheritage.org Tues-Sun, 1-4pm $5/person. Under 12 free.

University of Michigan Museum of Art 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395 umma.umich.edu Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm.

Sun, 12-5pm Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology 434 S. State St. 734-764-9304 lsa.umich.edu/kelsey Tues-Fri, 9am-4pm.

Sat-Sun, 1-4pm Free admission. Donations appreciated.

Rentschler Farm Museum 1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline 734-944-0442 salinehistory.org/rentschler-farm-museum Sat, 11am-3pm Free admission.

Saline History & Depot Museum 402 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline 734-944-0442 salinehistory.org/depot-museum Sat, 11am-3pm Free admission.

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library 1000 Beal Ave. 734.205.0555 fordlibrarymuseum.gov Mon-Fri, 8:45am-4:45pm Free admission.

Ypsilanti Historical Society 220 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti 734-482-4990 ypsilantihistoricalsociety.org Tues-Sun, 2-5pm Free. Donations appreciated.

Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments Earl V. Moore Building of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Vesta Mills Gallery, 1100 Baits Dr. 734-936-2891 smtd.umich.edu/research/stearns-collection/ Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Free admission.

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 220 E. Ann St. 734-995-5439 aahom.org Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm. Tues, 9am-5pm.

Thurs, 10am-8pm. Sun, Noon-5pm $5 admission after 5pm on Thursdays only with extended hours to 8pm $12.50/adults and children Free admission for babies 0-23 months Imagination Station 1 Discovery Way, Toledo 419-244-2674 Imaginationstationtoledo.org Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Sun, Noon-5pm $5 admission after 5pm every third Thursday of the month, with extended hours to 8pm $13/age 13-64, $11/age 3-12, Free for children 2 and under

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The Many Faces of

Dad Devotion Area dads talk about their parenting roles

By Lori Maranville

What does being a dad mean?

In honor of Father’s Day, see how several local dads view their very special roles.

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Dave is a former teacher and a stay at home dad to daughters Avery and Macy. He and his wife, Jenn, a Saline teacher, live in Ann Arbor where Dave enjoys filmmaking in his free time.

What does being a father mean to you?

I can say that being a father has been my top priority over career or anything else.

I remember dreaming of having kids when I was 12 and always wanting to be a father. I didn’t foresee how much having daughters would change me. It has actually turned me into a feminist. Every movie I watch now I see through the lens of strong women characters.

Advice to other dads? You’re not going to be perfect and that’s not what it’s about. It’s more about just allowing yourself to be real, to be honest, to be open and authentic and not trying to get caught up into roles with fatherhood and how we are supposed to be. I think that kind of causes fathers to be too disconnected.

Best parenthood memories? My favorite memories are the adventures. There’s a hill over by Gallup Park with a trail, which we call “Ann Arbor mountain climbing.” We sat up there, had lunch, and had a blast.

Memorable Father’s Day? Four years ago on Father’s

Day, my wife gave me tickets to see the band Cake at Hill Auditorium. In the envelope was an ultrasound picture of our second baby. That was pretty exciting, because we had been trying for three years and were almost ready to give up. We were considering adoption.

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Stewart Spouse: Stacy Children: Avery (19) and Aubrey (6)

David Stewart lives in Ann Arbor with his wife, Stacy, and their daughter Aubrey. Their son, Avery is a freshman at Kettering University. David is a cook for the University of Michigan and Stacy is a service development specialist for General Motors.

What does being a father mean to you? I’m there to teach Aubrey right and wrong. Going into her adult

years, I teach things like how to be well-mannered, how to be kind to others and how to be humble, whether you’re winning or losing. I also have a stepson, Avery, but I don’t call him that. He is my son.

Advice for other dads? Have patience, because

sometimes your child will try to test your limits just to see how you react to it.

Also, spend time with them because your child will always appreciate those moments. Time flies, but the memories stay. Instead of buying them things, take them to a park or to the movies and don’t ever be too proud to do things like playing tea party.

Best parenthood memories? When my wife told

me I was going to be a father, I immediately knew it was going to be a girl. We went for the ultrasound and guess what? I called it! It was amazing taking a first look at her and hearing her first cries when she was born.

Memorable Father’s Day? Avery gave me a Father’s Day card talking about me not being his biological father but stepping in and taking that role. You could tell he put his whole heart into it. When I read it, I instantly cried because it meant so much to me.

Spouse: Angie Children: Ben (7) and Owen (4) Brian and his wife, Angie, live in Ann Arbor and have two children, Ben and Owen. Brian and Angie are both undergraduate program coordinators at the University of Michigan.

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What does being a father mean to you? Originally, I had this daunting

list of what a father does and what he should be, but really, if you’re doing it right, it just brings joy to your life. I feel like it’s an honor, especially when I think about my dad and all of the other dads I’ve known in my life.

Advice to other dads? You can read all kinds of books and talk to all kinds of people and try to educate yourself about how to be a dad, but ultimately you can’t read about how to do everything. You’re going to have to figure out a lot of things on the fly. Every kid is different. Things that work for one kid are going to be different for another.

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Best parenthood memories?

When their curiosity is sparked by something and they turn to me and say: “Dad, why does that happen or how does that work?” I think that is such a cool thing that they trust me to teach them.

Memorable Father’s Day? Our son Owen was diagnosed with cancer in mid-April last year, and he began intensive treatments. It was rough and it brought such a whirlwind of emotions. It’s sad to see your (any) child suffer with cancer, and at the same time so inspirational to see how brave and positive Owen is as he confronts it. In late May, results came back favorably: no detectable cancer!

Though there are years remaining in his treatment plan, we are so happy that he had a positive result in one of the first major milestones on his road to “cured.” Having Owen (and Ben) at home smiling with me on Father’s Day 2018 will always hold a special place in my heart.

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When is a good age to start teaching my children about money? Do you have any suggestions for creative ways to help them learn?

Elementary-age is an ideal time since children are learning addition, subtraction, and other math areas. Parents can introduce concepts such as saving and understanding needs vs. wants. As children become teens, they begin to make their own decisions about money, and will experience “opportunity cost”. For example, if I buy this video game today, what am I giving up tomorrow? The chance to go to a concert with friends?

Money to fill up my gas tank? Money is limited, and spending decisions should be made with thought and care.

Some tips: Take your child shopping

The grocery store is a great place to teach kids how to comparison shop. Clearly explain what your budget is for that trip and ask them to help you make wise spending decisions. Clip coupons, compare products, and let your child help you find items on sale. Consider using cash, and have your child transfer money from one envelope (budgeted) to another (spent).

Provide an allowance, but only for completed tasks and accomplishments

Money enables people to purchase goods and services, but it must be earned. Allowances are a great way to introduce this concept. Ideas for a weekly allowance: completing certain household tasks, receiving good grades and/or perfect attendance at school, and providing assistance to neighbors (pet walking, yardwork, etc.).

Financial wellness starts with savings

For younger children, consider providing three different containers at home to store their money: one for saving (50%), one for spending (25%), and one for donating to a charity (25%). Encourage your child to reach certain savings goals by rewarding him/her. For older children, open a savings account where they will earn interest on their deposits.

Offer to make a loan!

Seventy percent of all college students borrow money for tuition – it’s often the first loan they take out. Introduce the concept of lending and paying interest by offering to provide a $50 loan to your teen today for something on their wish list. The only catch – the loan will need to be repaid within 60 days and cost an additional $5 in “interest charges.” Another option is an advance on allowance - take $25 today or wait until the end of the month for the full $30.

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How much money should I put away each month to fund college education?

The first challenge we work through with clients is to make sure both parents are on the same page when it comes to their vision for paying for college. One parent may feel obligated to pick up the whole tab for an expensive school and the other believes the child should have “skin in the game.” It is also important to see how paying for college impacts other life goals. For instance, you can take a loan out for college, but you can’t take a loan out for retirement. And many parents today are still burdened with their own student loan debt.

What amount of money should we have set aside for an emergency fund?

Many young couples do not realize that the risk of a disability is much higher than the risk of dying. It is important to understand the potential lost income that the family would face in case of an injury or illness. Does each parent have a short-term disability policy through work that would cover a few months of regular expenses? If not, your emergency fund should be enough to cover the period without income until either recovery or a long-term disability policy kicks in. Money doesn’t need to be sitting in the bank collecting minimal interest, but it needs to be easily accessible.

If you had to choose just one, would you put money in a 401k or a savings account first?

Today’s low interest rates can make it a challenge to make your money work for you, and there are few options that return as much as an employer match on a 401k contribution. But there is more nuance to the question. What is the need and purpose for the funds? If you need

an emergency fund, a 401k wouldn’t be the answer. A 401k is a retirement fund, and while loans may be possible, there are significant restrictions and potential penalties. Even if the goal is retirement, there may be advantages to limiting your 401k contributions and contributing to a Roth IRA, especially if you are early in your earning years. It is important to match the investment to the anticipated time frame of the need, and choose the best savings vehicle for that purpose. For example, you may want to build a CD ladder to potentially improve the return on cash that you need within a couple years, or if your goal is college savings, you could consider funding a Section 529 plan.

My child will need thousands of dollars in orthodontic care and insurance only covers a small part, are there alternative ways to finance braces?

Regardless of whether you are looking at a medical expense, like braces or glasses, child care costs or paying tuition, it’s important to understand your employer’s benefit plan. Many companies offer flexible spending accounts that let you set aside pre-tax funds for specific purposes, which is kind of like getting a discount on those purchases equal to your marginal tax rate. Or if you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, you may contribute to an HSA (health savings plan) that lets you invest and grow your funds that can be used tax-free for future qualifying healthcare expenses. Knowing how your employer can help you is key to making the right decision.

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The Powerful Family Ritual Why the bedtime story is so important

By Mike Morrison

=ul than the bedtime story – especially in this age of continuous screen time.

The bedtime story is the perfect ending to the day. So let’s rethink and reclaim this special decompression time for both parent and child. It is not just something we are doing for our kids – the benefits accrue to us as well; We don’t read to, we read with.

Here are five reasons why the bedtime story is the most powerful family ritual: 1. End of day closure. The bedtime story can symbolically represent a closure point in our continuous, always-on, se endless days. Even our kids, as they enter grade school, are starting to feel pressures of a 24/7 world. Together we can start to wind down, letting go of the anxieties that can fill a day. For our kids, bathing, teeth brushing and a change into pajamas starts the slow-down process. For us parents, it is also important that we fully shift our attention and presence to this special time – treating it as uninterrupted and sacred. That means we need to leave our devices outside the room.

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2. Feeling safe and secure.

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Bonding is magnified as a special story transports us to a world of possibility. Also, stress levels start to lower for both parent and child as a softer energy starts to surround us. Repeating this loving ritual night after night promotes an unconditional love that protects our little ones from the inevitable feelings of vulnerability that define the human experience.

3. Healthy sleeping/better dreaming. Sleep specialists reveal how bedtime stories can help both child and parent get a good night sleep. It makes total sense. The loving voice tones of the parent can also create strong associations

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with sleep – slowing the brain down – and helping the child to let go of the day.

As our young ones enter deeper sleep after storytelling, the brain continues to “play with” this new information -- imprinting the feelings, images and story patterns that have been heard. In other words, the powerful subconscious continues to do its magic as the child sleeps, setting the foundation for positive entry into the next day.

4. Engaging the imagination.

Bedtime stories are one of the best ways to stimulate a child’s imagination.

Research reveals that reading a story is completely different than watching a TV show or movie. Listening to a story requires more active participation as children use their mind to visualize what is happening and to think about what choices they would make if they were the character. These new ideas inspire kids to imagine new realities and identities for themselves. Favorite stories start to positively shape their own life story.

5. Connecting and empathizing.

Just as stories help our kids create their sense of self, they also help them to empathize with others. Our young ones can find comfort in relating to a character in a story who is going through a similar challenge – whether it is a best friend moving away or the loss of a pet. Not surprisingly, stories can help our kids find the courage to deal with things that seemed too far out of their experience.

For children in uncertain circumstances (like divorce or loss of a family member), a bedtime story can help them to start shaping a new reality. Still, the most precious forms of connection that bedtime stories facilitate is that between parent and child – one of the most powerful predictors of success and happiness in life for our kids.

Chow Down!

Asian street food comes to Ann Arbor’s Liberty Street

CHOW ASIAN STREET FOOD

By Julie and David Sturza

208 W Liberty St Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 369-6942 Open daily 11am-11pm chowannarbor.com Thad and Ryan Gillies, the owners of Logan Restaurant, opened Chow Asian Street Food on Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor this past March.

The bright red exterior makes it hard to miss and the light-filled dining room is contemporary and welcoming. We have long been fans of Logan, but it is decidedly not a real kid-friendly restaurant, so we were excited to see what the Gillies brothers could do in a more casual, kidfriendly setting.

Chow builds on the popular trends of fast casual dining and Poke-style build-abowl entrees. As a family with little ones we appreciate both. The build-a-bowl movement really works for our family because it is so easy to select various proteins and sides over a bed of staple grain (rice, noodles, etc.) and then allow the kids to pick at all of these options individually. Visitors should note that Chef and owner, Thad Gillies, developed the menu as a pan-Asian experience with all the interpretations and variations of the proud self-taught chef that he is. So, it’s not Chinese. It’s not Korean. It’s not Thai. It is inspired by those cuisines and the intention is really toward healthy, flavorful foods.

Mix, match, and munch The grownups got a full Chow Bowl ($12) with coconut beef ($2 extra), atop rice as a base. Other protein options include Szechuan chicken, sesame garlic tofu, and pork belly. Veggie sides came next. Chow offers six seasonally rotating veggie and salad sides, which allow you to add flavor in a healthy way. We loved the beets and the green beans. Cilantro and homemade chili oil topped things off and made for a really tasty and personalized entrée.

We also tried both the Szechuan Chicken ($6) and Pork Belly ($6) Rou Jia Mo sandwiches; think dense, grilled flatbread stuffed with one of Chow’s sauced proteins and optional pickled onions. We found the sandwiches to be simple and satisfying and we recommend asking for an extra side of sauce for dipping. Chow offers fresh housemade soups which rotate daily ($4 for a cup, $6 for a bowl).

We tried both the Tom Yung Walleye, a play on the popular Thai soup made with lemongrass and ginger infused broth and veggies, and the Duck Hot and Sour soup, with savory pieces of duck, a kick of vin-

egar, and julienned vegetables. We found both to be less spicy than we expected, but with fresh ingredients and rich flavor.

The kids’ menu at Chow offers a kidsized version of their Chow Bowl (starch, meat, and veggies; $6), but that day our kids decided they weren’t feeling very adventurous so they both ordered a bowl of plain rice noodles (plain rice is also available; both $3) and got a little crazy by splashing some soy sauce on them.

The fact that Chow offers both a plain rice bowl and a plain noodle bowl tells us that while they hope to push the adventure in the palates of our little ones a bit, at the end of the day they have our backs.

They also sell their homemade flatbreads as a side item ($1), so even the pickiest kids won’t go hungry.

A great start, with more on the way Even though it had only been open a short time when we visited, Chow was running quite smoothly. Team members were warm, welcoming and seemed genuinely excited to serve our family, patiently answering questions from our kids and making helpful family-friendly suggestions. Chef Thad was also a fantastic host, providing us with all sorts of details about their vision for the restaurant, the planning of the menu and future plans to provide order and delivery with Bill’s Beer Garden and the Beer Grotto. A fantastic idea which we are definitely excited to check out on an upcoming date night.

The Short Course:

Kid-friendly: Yes. To avoid wait: Avoid weekday lunch rush.

Noise level: Low. Bathroom amenities: No changing table.

High chairs? Yes. Kids’ menu? Yes. Anything healthy for kids? Yes. Food allergy concerns? Component-driven so allergens can be easily avoided, with the exception of soy.

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{ June 2019 } All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

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1 SATURDAY

3 MONDAY

Ann Arbor African American Downtown Festival 9am. Downtown Ann Arbor. a2festival.org Free All ages are certain to enjoy live band performances full of jazz, pop and dance music, plus food, craft and beauty vendors.

Open House at Peach Mountain Observatory 8pm. Peach Mountain Observatory, Dexter. umich.edu Free View the stars, planets, and other celestial wonders through the club’s 24” and club members’ telescopes. Starts at sunset. May be canceled if it’s cloudy or too cold. Call (734) 975-3248 after 4 PM the day of an event to determine the status. Also on 6/8.

Ann Arbor In Concert: Beauty and the Beast 7pm. $15-25. The Power Center for the Performing Arts. a2ic.org Ann Arbor In Concert (A2IC) brings you the classic story of a young country woman and a young prince trapped as a beast under a spell.

Market Days, Come Play!

10am-1pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

A2farmersmarket.org Free Come to the market to color a kite for the annual GrieveWell Kite Festival that takes place at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Saturday, June 15. cdd

2 SUNDAY

Kerry Tales with Mother Goose 2-2:30pm. Kerrytown Market & Shops.

Kerrytown.com Free Mother Goose and Gander will be inside Hollander’s telling Kerry Tales according to the theme of Plant Some Seeds.

Taste of Ann Arbor 11am-5pm. $1 - $4. Main Street, Ann Arbor. mainstreetannarbor.org Take tiny bites out of Ann Arbor at this annual community event in the heart of downtown featuring local restaurants offering tastes of what they do best.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt 1pm. $12.50. Canton Brew Works, Canton. cantonbrewworks.com Bring the family out for fun benefiting Boxer Haven Rescue. Take two hours to get as many selfies as you can and return to CBW for the after party to see who won.

Registered teams get one large pepperoni pizza and bottled water for each player.

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Once Upon a Time Kids’ Book Club 4pm. Manchester District Library, Manchester. manchesterlibrary.info Free This new book club for 5-8 years olds encourages early literacy, writing and vocabulary skills through reading rewards! cdd

4 TUESDAY

Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do 6pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, Ypsilanti. dawnfarm.org Free Free education program about adolescent substance use, for adults and teens. Also 6/11.

A2 Community Sing with Matt Watroba 7pm. Ann Arbor Senior Center. calendar.a2gov.org Free Make new friends during this singalong. cdd

5 WEDNESDAY

Food Truck Rallies 5-8pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market. calendar.a2gov.org Free Relish the summer weather while enjoying live music and indulging in the trucks, carts and other local vendors, available monthly.

Rain Garden Nature Walk 6pm. Eberwhite Neighborhood. aadl.org Free Tour and learn about backyard rain gardens and enjoy a walk through the woods to see Allen Creek. Dress for a dirt trail. Come rain or shine. Meet in the backyard of 1700 Arbordale.

Market Days, Come Play!

10am-1pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

A2farmersmarket.org Free Kids can come play with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and the Leslie Science & Nature Center educators during the first Wednesday markets through October. cdd

6 THURSDAY

LEGOs at the Library 3:30pm. Northfield Township Area Library, Whitmore Lake. ntal.org Free Hands-on fun and build a masterpiece at the Lego club. For all ages and Lego lovers. Also on 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27. cdd

7 FRIDAY

Family Friendly Drag Queen Story time and Show!

6pm. Tap Room, Ypsilanti.

Taproomypsi.com Free This all ages show raises money for St. Jude’s Hospital.

Movie in the Park Ralph Breaks the Internet 6:30pm. Mill Pond Park, Saline. evensi.us Free Come for an evening of fun family activities including inflatable bouncers, music, concessions, picnicking, games and more!

Movie begins at dusk; bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. Rain location: Liberty School.

Ya’ssoo Greek Festival 11am-Midnight. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. annarborgreekfestival.org Free Explore a weekend full of cultural events, including Greek food, art, live Greek music and dancing. Cash admission of $3, or free before 4pm on Friday, before 1pm on Saturday, and all day on Sunday. cdd

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2019 Eid Bazaar and Carnival 2pm. Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor. mca-a2.org Free All are welcome for a day of shopping, entertainment and delicious food to celebrate Eid. Kids in the Creek 10-11am. $3/child. Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter. metroparks.com Bring water shoes and search for invertebrates as you step into a tributary of the Huron River. Dress to get wet. A change of clothes/towel suggested. Ages 5 – 12.

Stay all day by also joining Fishing for Beginners at 1 p.m. Please pre-register 734-426-8211.

LIVE ON WASHINGTON 3pm. Neutral Zone. neutral-zone.org Free Come see what the LOW teen curators, arts performers, advocates, and administrators of the future have to share during this annual youth outdoor all arts festival The Dark Carnival 8pm. $10 - $20. The Token Lounge, Westland. tokenlounge.com Come one, come all for sideshows, circus acts, stilt walkers and so much more. Two showtimes! First show for kids at 8pm and second for adults at 10pm. cdd

9 SUNDAY

Red Fish Blue Fish Teach Kids to Fish 9:30-11am. $5/child. Gallup Park Canoe Livery. calendar.a2gov.org Participate in our state’s Free Fishing Weekend. Fishing poles, bait and instruction are provided. Bring your family/ friends to fish! All ages welcome with an adult: preregistration required.

Teen Writing Festival!

1pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free Celebrate writing and teen writers by participating in a writing workshop, ask questions to a panel of published young adult authors, and learn about writing resources in the community.

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10 MONDAY Toddler Yoga 5-5:45pm. $75. Peachy Fitness. peachyfitness.com Partner with your toddler (ages 1-4) on the mat moving through breathing exercises, partner poses, games and more for fun yoga moves. Caregivers are welcome.

Also on 6/3 and 6/17. cdd

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Teen Advisory Group 4:30pm. YDL-Whittaker, Ypsilanti. ypsilibrary.org Free Plan programs, recommend materials, volunteer in the community, develop leadership skills, and meet friends. Apply online ypsilibrary.org/tag. Ages 12-18. cdd

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Baby Playgroups 11am. Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library. aadl.org Free Babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups gather and play. The Library provides toys and 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Also on 6/19 and 6/26. cdd

13 THURSDAY

Liberty Fest 1pm. Heritage Park, Canton. canton-mi.org Free Canton’s largest community celebration features live music, carnival rides, the Taste of Libery Fest, fireworks and plenty of fabulous fun for all ages!

Salty Summer Sounds 7-9pm. Main Street, Saline. salinemainstreet.org Free Enjoy evening fun at Saline’s summer outdoor concert series on Thursday nights, full of free music, kids activities and surprises. cdd

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Mayor’s Green Fair 6-9pm. Main Street (between Huron and William). a2gov.org Free All ages are welcome to browse environmental displays, “green” products, live music and hands-on activities.

Belleville National Strawberry Festival Noon-10pm. Downtown Belleville. nationalstrawberryfest.com Free Explore the Main Street area to enjoy juried crafts, food and commercial vendors, carnival rides, games, a children’s area, and great bargains from the local retailers.

Through Sunday.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival 5pm. Rackham Stage. a2sf.org Free Join the 36th Season running from June 14 through July 7 at Top of the Park, six nights each week starting at 5 pm. The entire festival features an eclectic mix of events showcasing the best in music, comedy, film, spoken word, contemporary circus, street arts, and family entertainment.

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Dave Tuck Skate Jam VI 9am-4pm. Ann Arbor Skatepark. facebook.com Free Come celebrate the life of Ann Arbor’s own skate legend Dave Tuck with skate contests for all ages (fee for contestants), live music, raffles, giveaways, fun stuff of all kinds, in support of Grind For Life.

Juneteenth Celebration 12pm. Wheeler Park. a2naacp.org Free Celebrate Freedom Day, the American holiday that acknowledges the June 19, 1865 statement abolishing slavery in the Texas and southwest.

Autism Swim Day 9am. $6. Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti. washtenaw.org Make new friends also living with autism during this opportunity to enjoy the water park in a safe, judgement-free zone. Preregistration not required, all ages. cdd

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Father’s Day Fungi Hike 4pm. $5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org Free for fathers Celebrate father figures in your life by a fungi hike! Listen, learn and look during a guided walk in the woods. Pre-registration strongly suggested.

Japan Week 2019 Noon. Downtown Ann Arbor.

Ii.umich.edu Free All week (through 6/22) enjoy Japanrelated programming designed for families and youth. The series kicks off with a free, family-friendly anime screening of Ponyo on Sunday, June 16th at 3pm at the Michigan Theater. Check schedule online for further event information.

Father’s Day Celebration and BBQ 10am-4pm. $18-21. Toledo Zoo. Toledozoo.org/fathersday Free for fathers Make it a memorable day of adventures with Dad (and/or other father figures) at the Zoo! Also able to make reservations for the Father’s Day BBQ (additional fees apply). cdd

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Intro to Dance with Accelerate Dance Arts 5:30pm. $50-60. Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti. riversidearts.org Dance class for new students (ages 3-5) to explore and learn a base in ballet and jazz.

Followed by another Intro to Dance class for ages 6-8 at 6:15pm.

MomShare Group 1-2:30pm. Women’s Center of SE MI. womenscentersemi.org Free Meet and share with other moms during this drop-in support group. Also on 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:3011am. cdd

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Healthy Food Distribution 2pm. Washtenaw County Human Services Building, Ypsilanti. washtenaw.org Free All are welcome to this monthly food distribution for individuals and families with lower incomes. Sign in required. For more food pantries see foodgathers.org cdd

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Manchester 3rd Thursdays 5pm. Downtown Manchester. vil-manchester.org Free Come with your friends and family so they can enjoy the fun at these monthly summer events full of family-friendly activities.

Third Thursdays in Milan 5pm. Downtown Milan. milanthirdthursdays.org Free Get downtown on the third Thursday of every month (June - October) for great food, beer, live music, activities for kids, and local vendors.

SUNDAY n JUNE 9

Frog Island Kids Track Club 6pm. Frog Island Park, Ypsilanti. ypsirunning.com Free Help your kids get all their energy out, running laps around the park and learning athletic skills. Online registration required at ypsirunning.com. Also on 6/27. cdd

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Magic: The Gathering 6pm. Dexter District Library. dexter.lib.mi.us Free Join others and have an enchanted evening engaged in playing Magic the Gathering. cdd

22 SATURDAY

Blacksmiths, Soldiers & Log Cabin Weekend 10am. $2-$5. Waterloo Farm & Dewey School Museum, Grass Lake. waterloofarmmuseum.org Michigan Artist Blacksmith Association members demonstrate their skills at forges.

Re-enactors portray the Civil War era, plus join the statewide celebration of Michigan’s Log Cabins on Sunday. cdd

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Go! and Let’s Go! Pokemon Swap and Battle 1pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free Come and hang out with other Pokemon enthusiasts. Bring your switch and/or your phone with Let’s Go or Go accounts. Other Pokemon games welcome as well.

Paddington 10pm. Rackham Stage. a2sf.org Free Join a young bear in search of a new home in England after his forest is destroyed. (PG, 95 min, 2014) Wings & Wheels 10am-4pm. $20-25. Yankee Air Museum, Belleville. yankeeairmuseum.org Come down to explore two acres of airport ramp at Willow Run that will provide an up-close and personal experience with classic cars as well as historic airplanes.

Kids under 15 are FREE!

A fly-in or drive-in breakfast

Ann Arbor’s only breakfast with a fly-in option returns this month.

The Ann Arbor Airport Pancake Breakfast is a morning of fun for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Join them for a pancake breakfast with sausage, juice and coffee then stay for a morning of crafts, pedal planes for the kids and, of course, check out the airplanes on display. Admission to the event is free but breakfast there is a charge for breakfast. All proceeds benefit Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 33.

Sunday, June 9. 8am-12pm. Breakfast is $6/person ages 8 and up, $3/ages 3-7. Ann Arbor Airport, 801 Airport Dr. Email eaa333president@gmail.com with any questions. eaa333.org

WEDNESDAY n JUNE 19 SUNDAY n JUNE 23 Fun games and rides for everyone

The Ann Arbor Jaycees will host five days of fun at their 2019 Summer Carnival at Pioneer High School. The carnival features all of the classics: carnival food and treats, games and rides for all ages. This year catch some air on the Top Gun ride attraction! Entry is free each day before 9pm, and $10 after 9pm. Purchase ride wristbands online at skerbeck.com before noon on June 19 to receive $7 off unlimited rides.

Wednesday, June 19-Thursday, June 20, 4-10pm.

Friday, June 21, 4-11pm. Saturday, June 22, 11am-11pm. Sunday, June 23, 12-8pm. Free entry before 9pm, $10 entry after 9pm. Ride tickets and wristbands, food purchases, and games extra. Summer Carnival, Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd. 734-531-9626 a2jaycees.org

25 TUESDAY Cartooning & Comic Book Drawing 5pm. YDL-Downtown, Ypsilanti.

Ypsilibrary.com Free Kids ages 8-13 are welcome to come and learn the skills for drawing your own favorite superhero or cartoon, and design your own heroes and villains! Also on 6/11.

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SATURDAY n JUNE 22 Sesame Street moves to Detroit for a day

Black Panther 10pm. Rackham Stage. a2sf.org Free When his father dies T’Challa returns to Wakanda to take his place as king, however adverse forces appear, drawing the Black Panther into a conflict that puts the entire world at risk. (PG-13, 135 min, 2018) Patriotic Celebration and Pie Social 7:30pm. Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Building. wccband.org Free Dr. Christopher Heidenreich directs the Washtenaw Community Concert Band in this annual event with flag-waving music and tons of free pies of all flavors.

Meet all your favorite Sesame Street friends and neighbors on their first-ever nationwide road trip to celebrate 50 years of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. While visiting Detroit, the Sesame Workshop will host a free family festival and stage show at Lafayette Plaisance Park, visit local landmarks around the area and film a segment for the actual show. All neighbors are invited to join Big Bird, Elmo and their friends at a free, family festival on Saturday, June 22. The interactive festival will feature a stage show, a giant maze, a treasure dig, photo opportunities, sweepstakes, a cookies-and-milk snack station and more! Everybody will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis but families should pre-register at the event’s Eventbrite site for free tickets and event updates.

Saturday n June 22 10am-3pm. Lafayette Plaisance Park, Detroit. sesamestreet.org/anniversary Free

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A Magical Night Out 6:30pm. Lillie Park South. pittsfield-mi.gov Free Enjoy a magical evening of crafts, games, and a special performance from a magician. Snacks will be provided. Preregistration required by June 25.

Dexter Summer Concerts 6:30pm. Monument Park, Dexter.

Dexterchamber.org Free Bring a lawn chair and your foot tapping shoes as you enjoy the best of American Jazz Standards from The Jazz Bums. The concert is held at the park gazebo.

29 SATURDAY Magic With Eli 11am. Westgate Branch Library. aadl.org Free Prepare to be dazzled as Eli twists timeless music with modern magic and movement into a spellbinding show for Grades K-5.

Aspiring magicians Grade 3 – 5 can participate in a Magic Enrichment Lesson at 1pm! A second show begins at 2:30pm.

30 SUNDAY Independence Day Celebration 12pm. Cobblestone Farm & Museum. cobblestonefarm.org Free Come down to the farm for a variety of events to celebrate the birth of our nation!

Kids Rock @ TOP | Falu’s Bazaar 7pm. Top of the Park. a2sf.org. Free Falu is a Grammy nominated artist that will teach kids through song how to introduce themselves in Hindi, obeying traffic signals, about animals, counting, spices, South Asian cooking, diversity of cultures, and how to have fun as part of a human train!

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Tuesdays

Toddler Time 1-2pm. $7. Champion Gymnastics. champgymaa.com Also held Monday-Fridays from 9-10am for one house of uninstructed play time. All kids must have a parent present and have a signed consent form to participate. Also Thursdays 1-2pm.

Wednesdays

Classic Car Shows & Mini Golf 5-8pm. Armstrong’s Funland, Belleville. armstrongsfunland.com Free Stop by for all kinds of family summer fun from mini golf, video games, pinball, diner snacks, sweets and ice cream! Karaoke and DJ services during the classic car shows in the evenings.

Baby Playgroups 11am. Ann Arbor Pittsfield Branch Library. aadl.org Free Babies up to 24 months gather at the library to play with toys. Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/ guardians must remain with their children. No older siblings, please.

Thursdays

Sounds & Sights Festival 6:30-8:30pm. Downtown Chelsea. chelseafestivals.com Free Check out this weekly summer outdoor concert series for its mixture of music, family entertainment, art and comedy. Acts perform on ten staged areas throughout Chelsea.

Depot Town Cruise Nights 5-8:30pm. Cross Street, Ypsilanti.

Ypsiautoheritage.org Free Every week through end of August (weather permitting) Depot Town streets are taken over with classic cars, tunes from the 50s/60s, hula hoops and more summertime enjoyment.

Fridays

Live Music Kellogg Park!

7pm. Kellogg Park, Plymouth. downtownplymouth.org Free June kicks off live music in the park every Friday evening throughout the summer.

Get there early to set up your blankets and chairs, and stroll downtown to visit shops and restaurants.

Family Fun Night 7pm. $6 - $8. Meri Lou Murray Rec Center. washtenaw.org Join the Meri Lou Murray Rec Center for Family Fun Night in the Pool. All the lane lines will be removed and there will be floats and toys in the pool. Fun for all ages.

Summer Tours: Barn Sanctuary 11am-12:30pm. $12. Barn Sanctuary, Chelsea. barnsanctuary.org Get a tour of each barn and coop on the sanctuary property, meeting each species of rescued animals. Be prepared to be outside and wear appropriate walking shoes. Make sure to call ahead as tours are reservation ONLY! Plus only on select Sundays in the summer.

Ann Arbor Summer Festival KidZone 5pm. Ann Arbor Summer Festival. a2sf.org Free U-M Museum of Natural History hosts the Kid Zone tent sharing stories of animal survival in polar regions on 6/16 with hands on learning and activities.

Various organizations, like American Field Service on 6/21 or Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum on 6/25 conduct KidZones on as well as various other evenings at 5pm.

Saturdays and Sundays

Cow’s Eye Dissection 3:00-3:20pm. University of Michigan Natural History Museum. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh See a cow’s eye get dissected in the Science Forum to take a closer look at the organ that gives us sight. Learn about the eye parts and how it works to create our sight. Suggested for visitors ages 5 and above.

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